Title/Role: FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Hygienist Worksite Address: 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34475 or alternating school site locations Agency Interview Type: In Person Only Work Arrangement: Onsite Short Description: FL-DOH-Marion County-Dental Hygienist - Projected end date 05/30/25 - Opportunity to become permanent. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred. Pediatric Experience highly preferred. Complete Description: WORK ENVORNMENT: Marion County Health Department or alternating school site locations. DRESS CODE: Scrubs TRAVEL: 10% of the time. May be assigned to a school site. Can ride with a state employee in a state vehicle. Normally will be an elementary school. Will be at the school for the entire day, not travel required during business hours. TOOLS/EQUIPMENT: Dental hygiene tools, Eaglesoft and HMS computer software JOB DESCRIPTION: ** Using dental instruments and hygiene equipment, performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning. ** Instruct patients in preventive dental techniques. ** Assisting a high number of patients as required. ** Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers. SKILLS/EDUCATION NEEDED: **Must have a clear and current Florida Dental Hygiene license ** Must have a current/active CPR certificate ** Knowledge of dental terminology ** Knowledge of dental hygiene principles and practices ** Skills using dental instruments and equipment and performing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planning. ** Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques. ** Ability to work with dentists, assistants, student assistants and volunteers in a way that promotes teamwork and the betterment of the residents of Marion County ** Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred ** Pediatric Experience highly preferred